Apprentice - Engineering Supply Chain

British Airways PLC; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Generous annual leave

Apprentice network & community

Community volunteering opportunities

Supportive training & development

Job summary

British Airways invites applications for an Apprentice Material Supplier at London Heathrow. This hands-on role runs 18 months with a shift pattern of 06:00 - 18:00, 4 days on and 4 days off.

You’ll gain experience in worldwide logistics, shipping components to maintenance bases and line stations, while studying toward professional qualifications. The programme supports developing skills in materials flow, inventory control and aviation operations, starting Autumn 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong self-motivation and teamwork abilities are essential.
• GCSEs including English and Maths at A*-C are desirable.
• Must be aged 18 at the start of the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics and inventory management to ensure parts flow.
• Work across distribution centres and technical blocks to stock and move components.
• Assist engineers by providing right parts at the right time to support maintenance.

Skills

Strong self-motivation

Team player

Good communication

Safety awareness

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Duration: 18 Months

Salary: Salary will be from £17,339 plus shift pay (if eligible)

Location: London Heathrow

Application Closing Date: 19 November 2026

Start Date: Autumn 2027

The programme

You'll work alongside and learn from some incredible people who support our engineering operation around the globe. Every day, you'll develop your skills in a worldwide logistics operation, shipping aircraft components to our UK maintenance bases and overseas line stations. Over a series of placements, you'll work in different areas of logistics and inventory management (British Airways Distribution Centre, Terminal 5, Technical Blocks A,C and J) where you will gain the experience and know-how to help keep materials flowing to our engineers and aircraft. Alongside comprehensive on-the-job training, you'll be studying towards the qualifications you need to become one of our future Material Suppliers.

This is a hands-on role as an Apprentice Material Supplier, based at London Heathrow, working on a shift pattern of 06:00 - 18:00, 4 days on and 4 days off. You'll play a key part in making sure our engineers have the right parts at the right time, directly supporting aircraft maintenance and keeping our operation moving.

About You

We are looking for a strong teammate and above all, strong self‑motivation.

3 GCSE’s including English and Maths GCSE at grade 9‑4 (A*‑C) desirable.

Must be aged 18 at the start of the apprenticeship.

Full UK DVLA Driving licence, category B for manual transmission (no more than three penalty points) is desirable.

A strong communicator with an awareness for safety, a self‑starter and the ability to adapt to change. Above all, a genuine passion for engineering and aviation.

What’s in it for you?

Looking to join our apprenticeship scheme? You'll won't be disappointed. Recently being ranked in Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer Awards, we can't wait to welcome you into the British Airways family.

We have many benefits for apprentices at British Airways, here are a handful to showcase the diversity of our apprentice community:

• Increase in salary after you have completed the first year of your apprenticeship, if completed in line with your development objectives

• Part of our apprentice network and community, with the opportunity to engage with apprentices from all schemes in the business and learn from former apprentices

• Involvement in our bold sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups including LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and ethnic minority network 'BeMe'

• Involvement in Community Investment programmes, taking part in fundraising challenges for partnership charities, supporting causes close to your heart

• Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, empower and mentor students and support their potential to gain employment in the industry we love

• Access to heavily discounted flights to globe trot, and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

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